I’m glad someone is making a case for living childfree some say it’s selfish but not everyone is meant for the same thing! There are enough people having kids that the world won’t grind to a screeching hault if some of us don’t have one! Also I feel I can make a greater impact on more people’s lives with the things I do and the time I have than I ever could for just 1 or 2 people so in a way it could be seen as selfless I don’t know maybe I’m just trying to sell myself the idea
I for one prefer my freedom as a business owner I can’t be sure if I’ll always be open every day is a hustle and I’m able to do that with the flexibility I’m afforded and it won’t be fair to a family if I lived this way with someone depending on me!
I also have this thought in the back of my mind that if brought a kid into this world I need to be 100% sure I’d be commuted and do right by that person which I don’t think I could offer! There are enough kids squandering their potential because of shitty parenting
You might have some impact across a broad range of people, but the impact that parents have on their kids is far and away greater.
As for shitty parenting, every parent makes mistakes. Not only that, but as kids age, they're also increasingly responsible for their own choices. I'm 100% committed to my daughter, but I'm no saint and I lose my patience with her often enough. If you strive to be better than your parents were, and to do better for your kids, that's honestly enough. I haven't spanked my daughter, and the only time I shout is to catch her attention when she's about to do something harmful.
@anarcho-andrei
I definitely hear what you're saying. All parents make mistakes. Some are just more glaringly an issue than others
Glad you get it. I agree about kids getting their potential messed up too!